Beacon Hospice Of Michigan Lp
Canton, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231657)
CMS process measure: 94.22 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (248) 480-4440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 84% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.22, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Beacon Hospice Of Michigan Lp serves 55 ZIP codes from its Canton, Michigan office in Wayne County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Beacon Hospice Of Michigan Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 231657, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice Of Michigan Lp is a for-profit hospice agency based in Canton, Michigan, in Wayne County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2016.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice. However, CMS data shows that 84% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. Where CMS has not published a specific figure, that gap in the record often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of lower quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes key care processes, this hospice scored 94.22, compared to a Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 62.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
This hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its Canton, Michigan office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published there; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice Of Michigan Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 231657) since July 21, 2016, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS data shows 84% of surveyed family caregivers would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, which often happens when survey counts are small.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's CMS composite process score is 94.22, compared to the Michigan state average of 97.27 — below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 62.6% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as for-profit. Ownership type alone does not determine care quality; CMS reports quality separately through survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2016, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life for a terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or support — patients still receive medical attention aimed at easing symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify the settings where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (248) 480-4440 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (248) 480-4440 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's process measures compare to the state average, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are reported by CMS for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice Of Michigan Lp directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231657?state=MI to review its current CMS-reported data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.